Hoteliers Urge Government to Relax Rules to Aid UK Recruitment
Bristol hoteliers are urging the Government to relax some of the post-Brexit rules which have hindered their ability to recruit in recent years. A combination…
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Hospitality Enjoys Strong December Sales, but Fails to Hit Pre-Pandemic Heights
Pubs and restaurants enjoyed their best festive season for three years, but sales figures are still yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The latest figures…
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Scotland’s Pubs and Bars face ‘a Tidal Wave of Economic Challenges’ as Sector Calls for Urgent Support
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association today releases a snapshot survey of the challenges facing Scotland’s pubs and bars. The post-Christmas/New Year survey, which covers…
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Hoteliers Encouraged to Look Outside of the Industry in Order to Make Change
Sustainability, the economy and inspiring positivity and change were just some of the many topics at the annual Hotel Leadership Conference hosted by the Master…
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UK Hotel Industry Ends 2022 on a Positive Note but 2023 Will be a “See-Saw” with Mixed Fortunes
There were some positive signs for the UK hotel industry at the end of 2022 with improving room rates in December, despite a fall in…
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Extending Licensing Hours for King’s Coronation Would Provide ‘Much-Needed Boost’ for Sector
The extension of licensing hours for the King’s Coronation in May will provide a “much-needed boost” for the sector, according to UKHospitality. The government launched…
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Hotel Takeover’ by Cheshire College South and West Empowers Young Hospitality Talent
Hospitality’s rising stars from a Cheshire College South and West are planning to take over the running of the Devonshire Fell Hotel, located in the…
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Considerations When Making Hospitality Innovations Fit For Purpose
By Sarah Brewster, Director at Stonehouse Court, a hotel nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, close to Stroud. (www.stonehousecourt.co.uk) In today’s financial climate, opportunities for…
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‘A Soft Target For Fraud’: Mitigating Risk In The Hotel Industry
Brian Kinsella, Senior Regional Fraud Manager at global payments provider Elavon (www.elavon.com), shares common scenarios hotels may face during the booking process and ways businesses…
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Levelling Up Fund to Spark “Transformational Change” Across the UK
Landmark levelling up funding will breathe new life into more than 100 communities, with up to £2.1 billion awarded today to transformational projects across the…
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Landmark Merseyside Hotel Relaunches with New Name Following Refurbishment
The Crest Hotels Group is celebrating the completion of a £250,000 refurbishment programme at its Merseyside hotel which they are also re-launching with a new…
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‘Name and Shame’ – OFGEM Urged to Call Out Worst Behaving Energy Suppliers
Since the Government introduced its energy support package for businesses, UKHospitality has continued to raise the reckless behaviour of energy suppliers offering rates well above…
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Whitbread Accommodation Sales ‘significantly’ Above Last Year and Pre-Pandemic
Whitbread PLC has reported strong sales growth in its financial third quarter, both in its core Premier Inn business in the UK and in its…
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Cost-of-living Crisis Doesn’t Deter Brits From Future Holiday Hopes
Amidst the cost-of-living crisis, British appetite for travel remains undimmed. Whilst just over a quarter (26%) of Brits don’t expect to go on holiday this…
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UK Hotel Transactions Reach £3 Billion in 2022
According to international real estate advisor Savills, UK hotel transactions totalled £3 billion in 2022, which is 27.5% lower than 2021, as a result of…
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